The Beautiful Letdown [Dual Disc]

Switchfoot | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (February 8, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Dual Disc
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B00076ZZ98
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #235,797 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Meant To Live

2. This Is Your Life

3. More Than Fine

4. Ammunition

5. Dare You To Move New

6. Redemption

7. The Beautiful Letdown

8. Gone

9. On Fire

10. Adding To The Noise

11. Twenty-four

Editorial Reviews

This Dual Disc is catalog #CN 93617, a 2005 Columbia release. The disc is still sealed. There is a drill hole through the case. The audio side of this disc does not conform to CD specifications and therefore will not play on some CD and DVD players.CD Track Listing:1. Meant To Live 2. This Is Your Life 3. More Than Fine 4. Ammunition 5. Dare You To Move 6. Redemption 7. The Beautiful Letdown 8. Gone 9. On Fire 10. Adding To The Noise 11. Twenty-fourDVD Side:Entire album in 5.1 multichannel surround sound & PCM stereo. Making of the Dare You To Move video 1. Dare You To Move video 1 & 2. On Fire acoustic performance. Bonus audio only tracks.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unbelievable, May 13, 2005

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Mark Manguerra "thegastronomersbookshelf.com" - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beautiful Letdown (Audio CD)

I thought it was impossible that anyone could possibly write such beautiful lyrics, but Jonathan Foreman just blows me away. The arrangements aren't overly intricate but that's perfect for the target audience. The music alone warrants 5 stars.

Now, the dualdisc format makes me somewhat nervous. First of all, there's a warning that states the cd may not play on all cd players, but I haven't encountered that. However, since both sides are pressed, you can't just put the dualdisc anywhere; I always have to make sure it goes in the case to protect the data. I don't even want to insert it in the slot of my car's stereo out of fear of ruining it.

The dvd isn't stellar, but it's wonderful for Switchfoot fans. The menu (and 2 videos plus a making of) all play "Dare You to Move," which is a lovely song (could very well be my theme song), but using it for the dvd menus was somewhat pushing it. It contains the entire album that can be played in 5.1 Digital Audio which sounds amazing. There's also a video of Jon playing an acoustic version of "On Fire," which as a song is so heart-wrenching it deserves to be a single; I'm glad it was included. The Switchfootage is somewhat of a question mark (the band having some fun) and makes me strongly consider this disc is only for fans.

I strongly recommend this album; there's barely a lemon among the songs. It also makes a perfect gift for people who are looking for meaning in their lives.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great music, but avoid the DUALDISC, January 5, 2006

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D. Pequignot (Tennessee) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beautiful Letdown (Audio CD)

This CD is full of very good tunes. The songs are very subtle in praising GOD, though. But if you truly love our Lord, you'll hear the message. It's a clean alternative music CD, so you can feel comfortable listening to it in front of your children. I don't recommend the DUALDISC, unless all your electronics are SONY. It will only play in my car or in my Sony DVD player. It won't play on my GE kitchen CD player or the Pioneer CD player in my living room. If you'd like to avoid this hassle, I suggest you buy the regular audio disc.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just one of those CDs that you leave in your car CD player, October 6, 2005

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Amy Wang "Amy" (Mass) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Beautiful Letdown (Audio CD)

I love love love this CD, when i first got it i let it spin in my car for a couple months. I've always loved the sound of Christian rock but the blatant message in alot of them kind of was a turn off, not the case with switchfoot.
They have an incredible range of sounds, with pretty much something for everyone!
My favorites are: This Is Your Life, 24, On Fire (makes me weep!!!), and Dare You To Move.
P.S. Definately pay special attention to the lyrics, they're the best part